Notre Dame Bells Ring Out for the First Time in 4 Years, Heralding its Upcoming Completion December 8th

Notre Dame's iconic bells rang out for the first time in four years on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the restoration of the historic cathedral.

The 10 bells, which were damaged in the devastating fire of 2019, were carefully restored and reinstalled over the past year. Their ringing signals the nearing completion of the restoration project, which is scheduled to be finished on December 8th, 2024.

The bells, cast in the 1800s, are each named after a saint or a biblical figure.

The largest bell, Emmanuel, weighs over 13 tons and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The other bells include Marie, Gabriel, Anne-Geneviève, Denis, Marcel, Étienne, Benoît-Joseph, Maurice, and Jean-Marie.

The bells have a special significance for the people of Paris and for Catholics around the world.

They are a symbol of the city's resilience and of the enduring power of faith. Their ringing marks the end of a difficult chapter in Notre Dame's history and heralds a new era for the iconic cathedral.